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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.47, 264.23 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.47, 264.23 and 104.14 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.47 : 264.23 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.47/264.23 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.47x = 264.23 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.47x = 27,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,516.91/191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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